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Grade 2 Context Clues
The boys went wild when the teacher announced the winner.

In the sentence the word "wild" means
  1. an untamed animal.
  2. very excited, not orderly.
  3. in an unfair manner.
  4. a calm way of behaving
Grade 2 Context Clues
David said he likes school, but isn't excited to go. The word excited means:
  1. scared
  2. happy
  3. sad
  4. angry
Grade 2 Context Clues
I got an A on my math test.

I feel                .
  1. confused
  2. sad
  3. proud
  4. silly
Grade 2 Context Clues
My math homework is hard.

I feel                .
  1. silly
  2. surprised
  3. frustrated
  4. happy
Grade 2 Context Clues
It was in the middle of summer and all Jane wanted was ice cream to cool her off. It was sweltering out.

What does sweltering mean?
  1. very cold
  2. icy
  3. very hot
  4. stinky
Grade 2 Context Clues CCSS: CCRA.L.4, L.2.4, L.2.4a
The cupboards were bare. There wasn't anything in them.

BARE means:
  1. full
  2. empty
  3. heavy
  4. light
Grade 2 Context Clues
The ice melted outside of the freezer.
In the sentence, the word MELTED means                           .
  1. to burn
  2. to add cheese on top
  3. to put in the water
  4. to turn from ice into water
Grade 2 Context Clues
What does the word 'nectar' mean in the following sentence?

"Birds and insects drink the flowers' sweet nectar."
  1. the leaves of a flower
  2. a type of fruit
  3. a liquid inside the flower
  4. a type of animal
Grade 2 Context Clues
What is the meaning of the word "spines" in the following sentences?

"Cactus is one kind of plant that grows in the desert. It doesn't have leaves. Instead, it has sharp spines."
  1. flowers
  2. pointy needles
  3. soft hairy growths
  4. rough skin
Grade 2 Context Clues
Which sentence correctly uses the word COLLECTION?
  1. Her mother made her collection her homework.
  2. Her collection of stamps was fun to look at.
  3. At lunch I collection next to my best friend.
Grade 2 Context Clues
I am dressed up like a clown.

I feel                .
  1. sad
  2. silly
  3. frustrated
  4. nervous
Grade 2 Context Clues CCSS: CCRA.L.4, L.2.4, L.2.4e
The lawyer had to PROVE the criminal committed the crime.

Which dictionary definition best fits the word in all caps above?
  1. to put to the test
  2. to show something is true
  3. to answer a math problem
  4. to complete an experiment
Grade 2 Context Clues CCSS: CCRA.L.4, L.2.4, L.2.4a
The pond was so deep I could not touch the bottom.

DEEP means:
  1. goes down very far
  2. not very long
  3. extremely hot
  4. full of trash
Grade 2 Context Clues
Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

I will try on                 of the hats.
  1. are
  2. all
  3. ask
Grade 2 Context Clues CCSS: CCRA.L.4, L.2.4, L.2.4a
After walking for a bit, we sat down on a bench in the park to rest.

BENCH means:
  1. a log
  2. a seat
  3. a grassy area
  4. a path of trees
Grade 2 Context Clues
If your friend MASTERS a subject, what might he do?
  1. Get to go to recess early
  2. Get all the answers right on a math test
  3. Gets a prize from the treasure box
Grade 2 Context Clues
Choose the best word to fill in the blank.

His dad                 have a bat.
  1. does
  2. dog
  3. do
Grade 2 Context Clues
The bulb in my room is out.

What does the word BULB mean in this sentence?
  1. The seed of a new flower
  2. The part of a lamp that gives off light
  3. The part of the flower that comes out of the soil
  4. The wires of a lamp
Grade 2 Context Clues
In the sentence below what does the word loan mean?

Maybe you could loan me a cup of sugar.
  1. to give money
  2. to borrow
  3. to see
  4. to like
Grade 2 Context Clues
Which one you might say if you REQUEST ice cream?
  1. "No, thank you."
  2. "May I have some?"
  3. "Give me that!"
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